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Thin clients...Lessons learned

Were up to 55 thin clients in our library, main computer lab, and a small testing area now, rolled out and working pretty well. As many as 200 students a day use these machines in class and usage is up significantly over the previous labs. Do they work...

Tags: Education Technology

Blog posts 2007-05-09

It's official: SaaS is the Next Big Thing

It's official: SaaS is the Next Big ThingSMB: 90s - Web site; 00s - SaaSJust as the smart SMBs were the ones who created active Web sites in the 90s, today's smart SMBs will be the ones who adopt the SaaS architecture.The kinks are still being worked out, but over...

Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), SMB/SME, kink, software-as-a-service, small and medium business

Discussion threads 2006-03-21

Group aims to smooth kinks out of Linux

Group aims to smooth kinks out of LinuxLSB, or not to be, THAT is the question.Notice how Debian is nowhere to be seen? That's because they are hard at work creating a NON-standard fork of Linux. I'm glad to see that the smaller Linux distros are teaming with number 3...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, GNU/Linux, Debian, Linsux, Mandrake, Linux, LSB, kink

Discussion threads 2004-11-17

Additional Resources

Poll: When buying a new PC, what's the most important component?

The option you forgotMotherboard.The motherboard and sometimes specifically the chipset dictates what kind of each of the other components you can use. It also dictates options like onboard graphics.Each situation calls for a different answerAt least that's how it has been in my experience. For myself personally, however, storage...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, motherboard, computer

Discussion threads 2009-10-05

Are iPod touch users second-class citizens? Apple says yes

Almost half of all Apple iPhone users have already installed the free iPhone Software 3.0 update released last week -- 6 million customers, according to Apple on Monday. But iPod touch customers? Facing a $10 upgrade fee, the vast majority are saying, "No...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple iPod, Apple Inc., Apple iPod Touch, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-06-29

Chink in encryption armor discovered

Chink in encryption armor discovered It's KINK! not Chink!What's with everyone using the word chink to describe a kink in armor? Unless of course this is a racial slur aimed at Chinese hackers. Maybe I should read the article before I comment.See that! Even ZDNet thinks...

Tags: encryption armor, Chink

Discussion threads 2009-05-20

Massager for iPhone 1.0.1 (Mobile)

Massager puts that massage you've been longing for at your fingertips. Whether you are stressed from work, woke up with a kink in your neck, or just need a break from the daily grind--the solution is just a few clicks away.Note: The "Download Now" link directs you to the iTunes...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Apple iTunes, Massager, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2009-01-07

CNET Download.com not so 'spyware-free'

On its home page, CNET's Download.com promises that all software available on the site "has been tested to ensure it's 100% free of spyware, viruses, and other malware."     Unfortunately, there appears to be a kink in the system that allows the display of a known adware program called...

Tags: Adware, Kaspersky Lab, Malware, CNET Download.com, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-11-10

Could royalty rate hike force Apple to reconsider variable pricing?

Could royalty rate hike force Apple to reconsider variable pricing?I hope Apple stands pat.Apple makes money on the players, not so much the music. The can update the firmware to support Microsoft's or other vendors DRM, if needed, and keep selling them.We can live without iTunes. I use...

Tags: Pricing, Marketing research, Digital media, Digital music, Apple Inc., variable pricing, pricing strategy

Discussion threads 2008-10-02

Apps for Androids: Will Google Map Out An 'Open' Platform?

Smartphones are no better than the apps that they run. So, if you're going to follow the money on Google's bet on its Android operating system for mobile phones, you also have to follow the apps. That's where an Android phone will have to distinguish itself from an iPhone or...

Tags: Google Inc., Mobile, Metrazur, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Tom Steinert-Threlkeld

Blog posts 2008-09-23

Yahoo and Intel's Web TV widget could be the winner

Yahoo and Intel's Web TV widget could be the winnerTotally agree. This will revolutionize the TV experienceIt's about time t6he big screen in the living breaks free of the current, one way model.Today, we switch channels and get a one way stream of content. BORING. It will be great...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Network technology, Cyberthreats, Yahoo! Inc., Intel Web TV widget, Intel web, TV, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-08-20

Yet another academic against Wikipedia

Yet another academic against WikipediaGood Starting PointWikipedia is an excellent resource to use as a starting point for any research, so long as you understand that the articles are not necessarily written by experts in the relevant field.It's main failing is that any subject that has a political slant is...

Tags: Wiki, Wikipedia

Discussion threads 2008-04-15

Skepticism on denial of a Microsoft-Linux suit connection

Skepticism on denial of a Microsoft-Linux suit connectionWhen you run out of ideas, you sue.Or in Microsoft's case, they try to get other groups to do the dirty work for them.Much like the Recording Industry that has lost sight of what it should be doing in getting products to the...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., hill, SCO Group Inc., Microsoft-Linux, Linux

Discussion threads 2007-10-18

Photos: Furries, pirates, drag queens at 'Second Life' ball

What do you get when you tell a bunch of Second Life enthusiasts to dress up for a real-life costume party? Many of them go just as all-out as they would with their avatars in-world.What do you get when you tell a bunch of Second Life enthusiasts to dress up...

Tags: photograph, Second Life, lace, Second Life Community, Second Life Community Convention, avatar, wig, piracy, leash, Chicago, mask, jacket, hallmark, outfit, assortment, attendance, Hilton Hotels Corp., identity, brand

Image galleries 2007-08-27

Pioneer PDP-5080HD

Black-level performance is one of the most important aspects of picture quality. When a display can produce a deep shade of black, it not only improves the realism and the punch of dark scenes, it also makes colors look richer and more saturated. So why did we like Pioneer PDP-5080HD...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Monitors & displays, Consumer electronics, Pioneer PDP-5080HD, plasma

Product reviews 2007-08-21

Friday Rant - Things I hate about Windows Vista

It's Friday again so it's time for another Friday Rant. This could be a very long post ... but I'll try to restrain myself.First, some background.  When I've been sitting in front of a Vista machine over the last few months I've usually been in one of two modes.  The first mode is where I'm exploring Vista and getting...

Tags: Thoughts, Vista

Blog posts 2007-07-27

KINK FM The Alternative 1.1 (Windows)

This streams KINK.FM. You need to have Windows media player installed for this one. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Le Marquis, Microsoft Windows, Digital Music, Digital Media, Media Players, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2007-06-07

CBS buys music network Last.fm

CBS buys music network Last.fmCBS purchase may put a kink in the Warner deal. nt:).

Tags: CBS Broadcasting Inc., music network, Last.fm

Discussion threads 2007-05-30

Empire Express 2.0.1 (Mac)

Empire Express harnesses the ease of use and power of the Macintosh so you can quickly, easily and accurately design your model railroad empire. Designing a layout is as simple as dragging track from the catalog palette to the plan window. Track pieces are automatically aligned to create accurate, kink-free...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Palette, Tool, Haddon Software, Tool Palette, Desktops, Productivity, Hardware

Software downloads 2007-05-23

Photos: Old armory home to new take on porn industry

High-def adult entertainment site Kink.com sets up shop in San Francisco's cavernous old National Guard Armory.

Tags: adult entertainment, photograph, San Francisco

Image galleries 2007-03-30